9 science-backed signs you're falling out of love

Deciding to leave a relationship or not is a tough decision. Sometimes it's hard to tell whether you're going through a rough patch or if you're falling out of love entirely.

Luckily there are a few ways to tell if your love for your partner is dwindling. From diminished communication to developing a wandering eye, keep an eye out for these tell-tale signs the next time you wonder if you're falling out of love with your partner.

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Their imperfections start to stand out

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Being in love with someone means you love all of their quirks too. In fact, a study found that small quirks can actually make a person fall deeper in love more than physical attributes can.

Sure, there may be certain things about your partner that you don't exactly love, but they usually seem few and far in between when you're really into them.

But if your partner's little quirks and imperfections have started making you more annoyed than charmed, it could mean you're falling out of love.

You develop a wandering eye

When you love someone, you can't stop staring at them. It's one thing to notice another attractive person, but if the streets suddenly seem to be swarming with potential lovers, you may be becoming curious about testing the waters with someone new.

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You’ve fallen for someone else

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If you are in a committed monogamous relationship and have fallen in love with someone else other than your partner, your relationship is definitely in trouble.

Although some relationships do involve loving multiple partners at once, falling in love with someone else when you identify as monogamous could be a key indicator that you have fallen out of love with your partner.

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You stop thinking about a future together

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A huge element of a successful relationship is the excitement of building a future together. In fact, sometimes you just can't stop thinking about them. If you think about your life in the coming years, do you still see your partner in it or do you see yourself on a grand solo trip or cozying up with someone new?

If your partner stops becoming part of your vision for the future like they once were, that could be a sign you're falling out of love.

Your priorities change

When you're in love, your relationship is usually a top priority. Both partners are able and willing to consider their partner when making decisions. But if you notice that you're starting to prioritize yourself without regards to how it could affect your relationship, you could be falling out of love.

You feel trapped

In a healthy relationship, you can't get enough of each other. You want to spend nearly every moment possible together, whether that's a romantic night out or just a Netflix binge on the couch.

Although it's natural to need some space every once in awhile, if you constantly feel like you're trapped when you're with your partner and would rather be alone or hanging out with someone else, you may want to communicate those feelings and figure out why.

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You’ve lost respect for them

If you feel disdain towards your partner, that may be the biggest sign of all that you've fallen out of love. Respect comes hand-in-hand with trust and support. So without respect, your relationship is pretty much done for.